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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.16, 13,923.78 and 2,707.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.16, 13,923.78 and 2,707.86 is: 4,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.16 : 13,923.78 = 2,707.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.16/13,923.78 = 2,707.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.16x = 13,923.78 × 2,707.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.16x = 37,703,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703,646.91/9,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.39

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